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Smith-Pelly told Canada's Postmedia his
decision would be made primarily based on past comments from
President Donald Trump.
"The things that he spews are straight-up racist and sexist,"
said Smith-Pelly, a Scarborough, Ontario, native who is black.
"Some of the things he's said are pretty gross. I'm not too into
politics, so I don't know all his other views, but his rhetoric
I definitely don't agree with. It hasn't come up here, but I
think I already have my mind made up."
On Monday, Trump rescinded an invitation to the Philadelphia
Eagles to be recognized for their Super Bowl LII victory -- a
day before the scheduled date -- after a majority of the players
decided not to attend.
NBA stars LeBron James and Stephen Curry each told reporters
Tuesday that they would not attend if invited after winning a
championship. The Golden State Warriors were not invited to the
White House after claiming the 2016-17 NBA title, as Curry and
coach Steve Kerr had earlier been critical of Trump.
Smith-Pelly, 25, has six goals and an assist in 23 games this
postseason, including goals in each of the past two games to
help the Capitals take a 3-1 series lead. Smith-Pelly had seven
goals and nine assists in 75 regular-season games.
The Caps could clinch the first Cup in their 44-year history on
Thursday night in Game 5 at Las Vegas.
--Field Level Media
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